In a notification released by the Director of the Chennai Regional Meteorological Center, Ps. Senthamaraikkannan regarding the weather forecast, it is mentioned:
"Due to the phenomenon of change in speed of the westerly winds blowing towards Tamil Nadu, there are prospects for mild to medium rain with lightning and thunder in 1 or 2 places today (Saturday, 8th July).
Due to the above phenomenon of the changes in the speed of the westerly winds, there are prospects for mild to medium rain on the 8th, 10th, and 11th of July in Tamil Nadu and Pudhuchery.
Chennai Metro City and its suburbs will remain somewhat cloudy in the next 48 hours.
As of 8.30 PM yesterday (7th July, Friday), the maximum rainfall recorded in cm in the last 24 hours: Nilgiri District Avalanche – 14, Coimbatore District Chinnakkallaru, Vaalparai – 11, Nilgiri District Harrison Malayala Limited Worth Estate – 10 each and Pandhalur – 8.